| Please note that we will gladly modify any design to fit the dimensions of your photo(s). Just be sure to send your photos uncropped and unaltered. We will make necessary changes such as cropping or changing a color photo to black and white. Digital Camera Settings Use the highest possible resolution setting on your digital camera. If you are unsure, please consult the manual before taking your photos. Please make sure your photos are at least 1800 x 1200 pixels, larger preferred. Three megapixel cameras and above set at the highest settings are recommended. Also, please make sure the date stamp is turned off. Scanning We ask that all scanned photos be a minimum of 300 dpi (dots per inch) or preferably 600 dpi. We ask this to ensure the best quality design for you! Unsure of how to do this or if you would like to mail the photo in for us to scan please email. Note: We are not liable for photographs lost in the mail. Tips for Babies Wait until your baby is well-rested and fed before attempting a photo shoot. Dress your baby in simple solid colors so that the focus in on your baby and not a distracting outfit. Try just a diaper or blanket simple always works. Try a white or light colored blanket for the perfect background. Place the blanket on your bed, on the floor, or drape one over an infant seat. Use the natural light in your home. Try to ensure any light is coming from behind the photographer, rather than behind your baby; avoid harsh shadows across his or her face. Get in close when you frame your shot, try to fill most of the frame with your baby. Avoid using the camera's zoom feature, get in closer to your baby yourself. Remember to make sure your shot is in focus. Remove any distractions in the background. Lie on the floor and get one on their level. Use different angles… and different looks… yawning, sleeping, stretching, and even crying babies can make memorable shots. Make sure to take pics of all those little fingers and toes. Close-ups of hands and toes make touching accents for multiple photo announcements. Baby toes are my favorite! Be sure to include big brothers, sisters, and parents too! Tips for Big Kids Include them in the fun. Let them help pick out an outfit or a favorite room to be photographed. You will get a better picture if they excited because they get to help. You want to make it fun! Try to capture natural candid moments. Give them a favorite toy or take a trip to the playground. A forced “cheese” isn’t always the most flattering smile. Take lots of shots You have more to choose from and have a better chance capturing an image you love. You never know when an adorable moment will occur so always have your camera nearby. The beauty of digital is that you don’t have to worry about wasting film. You can always delete unwanted photos. Professional Photographs We are happy to use professional photos, simply have the photographer e-mail or send a release form giving Invited Too the right to use the photograph. Photo Don'ts: Do not use a low resolution photo. Even if you love the photo, you will be disappointed if the quality is not what it should be. Do not take a low resolution photo and turn try to convert it into a high resolution photo in an imaging program. The photo must be taken in high resolution format. Do not take photos with a cell phone camera |
